A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5796528 Details
Epoch: 269Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 31028042
epoch_slot_no: 183242
block_no: 5796351
slot_leader_id: 5638278
size: 6255
time: 2021-06-02 00:38:53
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x351ee4143cae18ccc46b38e873f0552f7232795ec48ebdbb922f823f9fe16747
Block Operator
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